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“Shubb Capo’s have been a mainstay in my performance, teaching, and composing career.  They are dependable, bullet-proof, and being able to customize tension make these capos the only ones I reach for professionally.  Either guitar or banjo, these help me focus on performance and not tuning!” — Daniel Sherrill

     notes by Rick Shubb Some high profile artists do not do endorsements. We not only get that, we respect it. One such artist is Paul Simon. Through the years I’ve enjoyed his music very much, and of course, I have especially appreciated the fact that he’s been using Shubb Capos practically since they …

“I can’t play a gig or sit down to write without a Shubb capo. Not only are they small and sleek, but they’re incredibly reliable and sturdy. Shubb will always have a place in my gig bag!” — Sister Ray (Ella Coyes) photo: Andre Henriques

     notes by Rick Shubb 2016 was our third year at Folk Alliance in Kansas City, but it was the first time we hosted a private showcase. And it was the first time I attended myself. The overall talent level impressed me, and one duo that really stood out were JD Edwards and Cara …

“Shubb Capos are easy to use and do not require me to retune after putting one or more on my guitar. Shubb’s partial capos have opened up a world of alternate tunings that has been creative and rich beyond my imagination.“ — Patrick Smith

     notes by Rick Shubb I like to refer to the players who use my capos as “the Shubb Family of Artists,” because they really do feel like family to me. And no one fits that description better than Sonia Rutstein. I first met Sonia in 2005 at the summer NAMM show in Indianapolis, …

“I love Shubb Capos, and have used them for years. It’s an honor to know that they regard me as one of their artists.” — Dave Stamey      notes by Raul Reynoso I met Dave Stamey in Colorado in the early 90s, when I was performing with my band, New West, at one of …

 “Shubb capos are reliable, and the intonation is always spot on. Simple, easy to use, and quite pretty, I’d pick a Shubb anytime, anywhere.” — Joshua Steele

“I’ve used nothing but Shubb capos for as long as I can remember. Too easy. A no-brainer.” — Peter Stroud photo: Joey Martinez

“I love Shubb Capos because they stay in tune. Also I like the weight, the solid sturdy craftsmanship, and beautiful sleek design that I can carry in my pocket and take anywhere for performing or sitting in with bands. Since I’ve tried one I’ve never needed another capo.It’s all I’ve ever used for more than …